Erin Damren
West Lebanon,NH
Summary
Experienced with project management, research protocols and process improvement/change management concepts. Widely experienced with literature reviews, data synthesis, data collection and analysis in clinical settings. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to address population health and wellness. Implementation of program changes based on project outcomes. Skilled presenter of high-level clinical data and findings. Post-Professional Doctoral education rooted in Quality Improvement/Research.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Occupational Therapist
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
2019.05 - Current
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
- Collaborates with various departments to reduce re-admissions
- Participated in various committees to reduce patient and employee injuries
- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams in coordinating comprehensive treatment and care plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient satisfaction
- Completed evaluations, provided evidence-based treatment interventions, and provided supervision to assistants working with patients with variable diseases, disorders and conditions
- Provide research backed evidence for capital requests during budget creation
- Worked on Grant Proposals for auxiliary funds which included literature reviews and summations of evidence to date
- Assisted with orienting staff to EPIC/eDH as a new hire with prior eDH experience
- Customized templates, smartphrases and flowsheets for streamlined clinical documentation.
- Mentored junior occupational therapists, fostering professional growth and promoting collaborative work environment.
- Improved department efficiency by streamlining documentation processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
Adjunct Faculty
River Valley Community College
2022.09 - 2022.12
- Created media based educational materials for adult learners enrolled in Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Created battery of tests, papers, projects and clinical reasoning assessments to develop clinical reasoning skills of students enrolled
- Assisted in developing evidence-based practice skills in students
- Supported educational goals of students in variety of individually identified methods.
Occupational Therapy
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
2016.01 - 2019.04
- Developed and implemented standardized protocol for quality improvement project after obtaining Institutional Review Board approval
- Created data collection tools and educational materials individualized for identified project participants
- Completed and compiled data synthesis of existing research and literature reviews
- Completed data analysis including mixed methods analysis of qualitative and quantitative data
- Participated in professional conference presentation of project results including poster presentation and draft version of article publication
- Oversaw implementation of systematic changes based on quality improvement project results
- Collaborated with specialized interdisciplinary team to complete pre-season baseline screenings, promote injury prevention, and health promotion to local schools for concussion prevention based on best available scientific evidence
- Completed evaluations, provided evidence-based treatment interventions and provided supervision to assistants in both hospital and clinic settings for children and adults with variable disease, disorders and conditions.
Licensed Social Worker, Conditional
Spurwink Services
2011.01 - 2014.01
- Collaborated with community providers and families working with children with emotional and behavioral health disorders
- Provided support to families through advocacy and referral to community services
- Facilitated hi-fidelity wraparound services for hi-risk children and their supports
- Was state contracted to assess low to moderate risk child welfare cases.
Education
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) -
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA12.2018
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) -
University of Southern Maine
Lewiston, ME12.2015
Bachelor of Science in Health Science / Occupational Studies -
University of New England
Portland06.2009
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Marine Biology -
University of New England
Biddeford06.2006
Skills
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research
- Literature Reviews
- Data Analysis
- IRB Proposal Creation/Submission
- Protocol Development
- Interviewing
- Scientific Writing
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking/Reasoning
- Effective Multi-tasker
Certification
- Occupational Therapy License, State of New Hampshire
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (Pending, March 2024)
- CITI Training, Human Subjects Research
- CPR & BLS Certified
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty
River Valley Community College
2022.09 - 2022.12
Lead Occupational Therapist
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
2019.05 - Current
Occupational Therapy
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
2016.01 - 2019.04
Licensed Social Worker, Conditional
Spurwink Services
2011.01 - 2014.01
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) -
Chatham University
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) -
University of Southern Maine
Bachelor of Science in Health Science / Occupational Studies -
University of New England
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Marine Biology -
University of New England
- Occupational Therapy License, State of New Hampshire
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (Pending, March 2024)
- CITI Training, Human Subjects Research
- CPR & BLS Certified
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